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Fiber optics is a technology that uses thin strands of glass or plastic, known as optical fibers, to transmit data as pulses of light.
Here are some key points about fiber optics:
Structure: An optical fiber consists of a core surrounded by a cladding layer. The core is the light-carrying part, while the cladding reflects the light back into the core, enabling the light to travel long distances with minimal loss.
Transmission: Data is transmitted through the fibers by converting electrical signals into light signals. These light signals are then sent through the fibers, where they bounce off the walls of the core due to total internal reflection.
Types of Fibers:
Single-mode fibers: These have a small core and are used for long-distance communication, as they allow only one mode of light to propagate.
Multi-mode fibers: These have a larger core and are used for shorter distances, as they can carry multiple modes of light.
Applications: Fiber optics is widely used in telecommunications, internet connections, medical imaging (like endoscopy), and even in lighting and decorations.
Advantages: Fiber optics offers high bandwidth, low signal loss, and immunity to electromagnetic interference, making it ideal for high-speed data transmission over long distances.